Forza Motorsport

[stiffler]

Why in the world isn't this forum blowing up talking about Forza Motorsport?

This game looks fantastic!  I saw an ad in a magazine that made me go look into it, and man am I glad I did.  It looks like Gran Turismo for the Xbox, and how can you not like that?

I want to know everything there is about this title, then I want to play it.  It sounds like a dream come true, and you all are wandering around clearly ignorant of its very existance!

Come together and start spreading the word.  Forza Motorsport!

I did notice Purge had the game in his "Waitin'" list in his sig, so congrats to him for being ahead of the curve!

[Purge]

I love me some modz, yo.

It *is* about time someone stepped up to the plate and challenged Polyphony. I've enjoyed playing Gran Turismo, but the new one; 500 cars?? How many of those are mediocre cars? I like buying some older cars I've had (like a 90 Prelude SR 4WS) but I suspect they're inflating their numbers by including the Si model (bottom end) etc.. I dunno.

The problem with PGR2 (well, 2 of them) is :
1 - streets feel dead; there are no people around.
2 - since you can't really change the car, it doesn't feel like it's really yours.

I've always hated the prepackaged model (GT for instance, or Sega GT) where there's no user decision.If you can afford Turbo boost package 3, shit you're gonna take it cuz there's only benefit and no loss. You don't select between parts, you just go from

good - better - even better - way awesome - the best part(s).

 When you play a game, it's all about your interesting decisions, like "do I want to sacrifice a heavier mod for more low-end torque" or "These wheels don't have all the *GO* power, but DAMN they got *SHOW* power".

The detail they showed with the neon is amazing. I really can't wait to see how Forza turns out.

[mad_alien]

I read somwhere that all of the tracks will have no repeating textures on them. I am definitely looking forward to this game. I played the hell out of GT1 &2, after that I got a little bored, mostly due to the dumbass driver AI, as in none. This game hopefully will do all the things right that the GT series can't....plus it's on my beloved xbox.

[stiffler]

Good description, Purge.  I am really looking forward to the mods making a differnce.  For instance, in a car that handles poorly (yeah, probably driver error), I tend to use a lot of torque and adjust my gears to give me more acceleration since I am in the walls/spun out so much.  Just the simple ability to tune a car like that in GT made it more exciting for me.  These new parts and decisions you described sound like they will add even more depth.

GT taught be a lot of what I know about gear ratios, so thanks to Polyphony for that!  I just hope that Forza has the at least one Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4.  I love that car, particularly my 1000HP model in GT3!

[Knightshade Dragon]

I read somwhere that all of the tracks will have no repeating textures on them.

That is correct.  When you skid against a rail, the paint transfer stays forever.  Same with marks in the pavement, damage to the car, and more.   I am writing a preview on the title where I'll see if I can't shed some light on some other goodies.

[Purge]

I read somwhere that all of the tracks will have no repeating textures on them.

That is correct.  When you skid against a rail, the paint transfer stays forever.  Same with marks in the pavement, damage to the car, and more.   I am writing a preview on the title where I'll see if I can't shed some light on some other goodies.

Hurry the hell up, ya smarmy bastard. Give us the goods!
... and tell us how the car mods work ^^;

[Eco-Logic]

Did any of you play it at E3?  I didn't get a chance to play it but I watched a few people play it and it's beautiful.  The people I watched play it (Xbox girls), really sucked at it though so I didn't get to see that much racing, just a lot of crashing.

[Purge]

Did any of you play it at E3?  I didn't get a chance to play it but I watched a few people play it and it's beautiful.  The people I watched play it (Xbox girls), really sucked at it though so I didn't get to see that much racing, just a lot of crashing.

Reuters Newswire, January 14, 2005 : A canadian man has filed for divorce after his wife totalled 15 of his 23 cars. The estimated damage to the vehicles is over $480,000US; most of which was to fender flares and decals.

A spokeman for Microsoft commented : "It's great to see people taking care of their virtual cars, and we are committed to providing as realistic gaming experience as possible. On the other hand, I don't see why this guy is filing for divorce; it's JUST A GAME BUDDY!!".

In his wifes' defence (canadian spelling; get used to it), she states that he should have password protected his savegame, as she would not have been able to play his cars. She further comments that the starting cars aren't as cool as his cars; and she felt that she was half entitled to them.

In the court papers filed yesterday, she also stated that "If that bastard thinks he's getting the Xbox out of this divorce, he's bloody crazy."

[Eco-Logic]

Here is a car list, not complete yet though:

Mid and High Level Sports Cars
1984 Ferrari 288GTO
1997 Honda NSX-R
2004 Honda NSX-R
2002 Lotus Esprit V8
2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
2003 Dodge Viper SRT10 (top up)
1993 Ferrari 512TR
2004 Ferrari 360 Modena F1
1998 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta F1 hardtop
1998 Ferrari F355 Challenge
2004 Ferrari 360 CS (Challenge Stradale)
2005 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe
2003 Porsche 911 (996) GT3
1995 Porsche 911 (993) GT2
1999 Shelby Series 1
2001 TVR Tuscan R
Hatches and Compacts - "Ultimate Hot Hatches"

BMW 2003 MINI Cooper-S Germany, Europe
Chrysler 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT (Turbo) USA, North America
Ford 2003 Ford Focus SVT 3-door United States, North America
GM 2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 3-door Sweden, Europe
Fiat 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo Italy, Europe
Volkswagen 1995 Volkswagen Corrado SLC Germany, Europe
Honda 1991Honda CRX Si-R Japan, Asia
Honda 2004, Honda Civic Type R Hatch Japan, Asia
Honda 1994 Honda Civic Si Hatch, Japan, Asia
Mazda 2003 Mazda Protégé MAZDASPEED Japan, Asia
Mazda 2004 Mazda 3 (2.3 Sport 5-door) hatch Japan, Asia
Dodge 2003 Dodge SRT4 United States, North America
Peugeot 2004 Peugeot 206 Gti 180France, Europe
Renault 2003 Renault Sport Clio V6 RS (Renaultsport) France, Europe
Toyota 1985 Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno GT Apex (Corolla GT-S) Japan, Asia
Volkswagen 2002 Volkswagen Golf R32 Germany, Europe
Volkswagen 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8T Turbo S Germany, Europe

Coupes/Roadsters "Autocrossers"

Audi 2004 Audi TT 3.2 Coupe Germany, Europe
BMW 2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Germany, Europe
GM 2004 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo United Kingdom, Europe
GM 2004 Opel Speedster Turbo United Kingdom Europe
Honda 1999 Honda Civic Si Coupe Japan, Asia
Honda 2003 Honda S2000 (hardtop) Japan, Asia
Honda 1995 Honda Civic Del Sol VTEC Japan, Asia
Lotus 2004 Lotus Elise 111S United Kingdom, Europe
Toyota 2002 Lexus SC430 Japan, Asia
Mercedes 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG Coupe Germany Europe
Toyota 2002 Toyota Soarer 430SCV Japan, Asia
Lotus 2005 Lotus Federal Elise (135R) United Kingdom Europe
Lotus 2005 Lotus Exige United Kingdom, Europe
Mazda 2000 Mazda Miata MX-5 1.8i Sport Japan, Asia
Panoz 2001 Panoz Esperante GTL (Coupe - hardtop) United States, North America
Porsche 2003 Porsche Boxster S (hardtop) Germany, Europe
Toyota 1995 Toyota MR2 Turbo T-Bar Japan, Asia
Toyota 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder Japan, Asia
Toyota 2002 Toyota MR-S Japan, Asia

Entry Level Sports Cars - "Street Racers"

Honda 2000 Acura Integra Type R (US Spec) Japan, Asia
Honda 2000 Honda Integra Type R (Japan Spec) Japan, Asia
Honda 2002 Acura RSX Type S Japan, Asia
Honda 2002 Honda Integra Type R (Japan) Japan, Asia
Honda 2003 Acura 3.2 CL Type S (6 speed) Japan, Asia
Hyundai 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT Korea, Asia
Mazda 1995 Mazda RX-7 (US Spec) Japan, Asia
Mitsubishi 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Japan, Asia
Mitsubishi 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Japan, Asia
Mazda 2004 Mazda MX-5 Mazdaspeed Japan, Asia
Chrysler 1998 Eagle Talon Tsi Turbo (AWD) United States, North America
Toyota 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Sport Japan, Asia
Mazda 1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo Japan, Asia
Mitsubishi 1998Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R Japan, Asia
Nissan 1998 Nissan 240SX SE Japan, Asia
Toyota 2003 Toyota Celica GT-S Japan, Asia
Toyota 2003 Toyota Celica 1.8 WT-I T Sport Japan, Asia

[daszo24]

Wow, that is an awesome car list.  I'm looking forward to this as much or more than I looked forward to PGR2.

[Thin_J]

Sweet! The '03 Focus 3-door SVT is in there.

I finally get to drive my car in video game form.

I've been waiting to do that for a while now

Of course, if they don't get the gearing right in-game I'll be pissed. So maybe it's not all good.

Anyway, I've been pumped for this game since it was first announced. IGN Cars keeps pretty up-to-date on it, and that's where I've been getting my info.

[Tebunker]

There better be more Nissans and Subarus on that list come release. Can't play a game like with without a Fairlady Z or a WRX sti.